ANOTHER SUSPECT IN FATAL SHOOTING CASE IN CUSTODY
A young man from New Jersey was returned to Williamsport Wednesday to answer to charges in the case of 15 year old Ahmeen Palmer who was fatally shot last March in a parking lot in Loyalsock Township. According to the Sun Gazette, Ibn Hakiem Hunter was originally charged in August with hindering apprehension, riot, recklessly endangering, obstruction of the administration of law and more but those charges were dismissed. After an investigation, charges were refiled by the Lycoming County District Attorney. Hunter is allegedly an accomplice to the suspected shooter of Palmer, Ja’hsir Legare, who remains at large. Hunter was arraigned and committed to the Lycoming County Prison in lieu of $75,000 bail.
SOUTHSIDE FIRE DEEMED ARSON
The fire that struck a vacant building in South Williamsport last Tuesday has been determined to be arson. According to the Sun Gazette, a state police fire marshal investigated at the former Merrick Brothers dealership at 1530 W. Southern Ave and said the fire was intentionally set and caused about 50 thousand dollars in damages. South Williamsport, Williamsport Bureau of Fire, Loyalsock Township, DuBoistown, Old Lycoming Township, Montoursville and Jersey Shore responded to the blaze and took about 20 minutes to get it under control. No injuries were reported and West Southern avenue opened up after fire police diverted traffic around the scene for about an hour.
POTTERY SALE THURSDAY AT LHU
The 24th Lock Haven University student and alum pottery sale is today with some proceeds benefitting local non-profit H.E.L.P. 4 Pets. According to the Lock Haven Express, Commonwealth University Art Professor Vance McCoy says students work hard creating pottery each semester and when a piece they made sells, it’s very rewarding. The event is 10am til 6pm at the LHU Art Annex on Railroad Street in Lock Haven and only cash or checks will be accepted. Email for information vmccoy @commonwealthu.edu.
NOMINATE FAMILIES IN NEED IN COAL TOWNSHIP
The Union Fire Company is taking suggestions to help Coal Township and Shamokin families who deserve Christmas meal baskets, but may not be able to afford the costs this year. According to the News Item, the department has served the community like this at Christmas for 20 years and say they hope to continue to reach out to families in need. The public can suggest families by private messaging the Union Fire Co. on Facebook with a family’s name, their address, phone number, family size and number of children.
SHAMOKIN MAN CHARGED WITH FELONY STRANGULATION
A 39 year old man from Shamokin is facing felony charges of strangulation, misdemeanor simple assault, and summary harassment after a domestic incident at his home November 15th . According to North Central PA dot com, Christian Medina was allegedly intoxicated when he threatened family members and then self-harm, and barricading himself in, before officers were called to the scene. Medina was on probation at the time of the incident, and is now awaiting arraignment.
MAN STOPPED ON I-80 WITH THOUSANDS IN ALLEGED DRUG MONEY
A 43 year old man from New Jersey was stopped by state police on I-80 in Turbot Township in October and was found with thousands of dollars in cash from alleged drug deals. According to the Standard Journal, state police stopped Jose Polo Sanchez near mile marker 212 in Northumberland County for improper sun screening and operating a vehicle without valid inspection. The cash that the state trooper found in rubber-band secured bundles during a search of the vehicle tested positive for trace amounts of fentanyl and cocaine. Police say Sanchez admitted the over 14 thousand dollars they discovered was payment for heroin delivery. He remains in Clinton County Correctional Facility on an immigration detainer with a preliminary hearing January 8th.
PAINT THE PLOW WINNERS IN DISTRICT 3
Two Northcentral PA counties have announced the winners to their PennDOT District 3 Paint the Plow safety outreach contest. According to PennDOT, the program promotes winter driving safety and appreciation for high school art programs and student creativity. Wyalusing Valley High School won the Bradford County contest, depicting a yellow snowplow clearing the roads while a red pick-up truck follows at a safe distance. North-Penn Liberty High School won the Tioga County contest, depicting two penguins as they slide on a slick road next to a slippery when wet traffic sign. Each area winner’s entry will be painted on a PennDOT snowplow blade and displayed at their respective county maintenance buildings.
CHRISTMAS RELIEF HEADING TO HURRICANE HELENE VICTIMS
There’s another chance to help Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina for Christmas after a retired Williamsport Bureau of Fire fighter is planning a second trip with toys, Christmas items and other relief supplies. According to the Sun Gazette, Kevin Breen of Williamsport will once again collect supplies at 127 Reynolds St., South Williamsport with a list on his Facbook page of needed items. Today is the last day to drop off donations from noon til 7pm since they will leave the area afterwards.
SPORTS
PIAA HS Sports
Boys Basketball
Danville 73 Loyalsock 58
Warrior Run 59 Jersey Shore 37
Northwest Area 75 CMVT 31
Girls Basketball
East Juniata 40 Midd-West 35
NBA
Hawks 108 Knicks 100
Rockets 91 Warriors 90
NBA Tonight
Pistons vs Celtics 7:30pm NBAtv
Raptors vs Heat 7:30pm
Kings Pelicans 8pm
NHL
Rangers 3 Sabres 2
Senators 5 Ducks 1
NHL Tonight
Penguins vs Canadiens 7pm ESPN+
Kings vs Devils 7pm ESPN+
Red Wings vs Flyers 7pm ESPN+
Blackhawks vs Islanders 7:30pm ESPN+
Oilers vs Wild 8:30pm Hulu
NFL Thursday Night Football
Rams vs 49ers 8:15pm PrimeVid
NCAA Football Saturday
Army Navy 3pm CBS
NCAA Football News
* 6-time Super Bowl-winning coach 72 year old Bill Belichick was named the new head coach at North Carolina.
* The board of trustees is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting today to approve a five-year deal Belichick worked in the NFL in some capacity from 1975 until leaving the New England Patriots after the 2023 season.
* This will be Belichick’s first college coaching job, but his father, Steve, served as an assistant coach for the Tar Heels from 1953 to 1955
